Sunday, December 26, 2021

Where Language Begins With the Hands

Where Language Begins With the Hands
Sensory Bins as Invitations to Play, Story, and Meaning Some learning doesn’t begin with words. It begins with texture. With scooping, pouring, hiding, uncovering. With hands deep in rice or sand, following curiosity instead of instructions. Sensory b…

Saturday, July 17, 2021

World Emoji Day: Tiny Symbols, Big Feelings

World Emoji Day: Tiny Symbols, Big Feelings
Emojis are already part of children’s world. They show up in messages, games, stories, and screens — little faces and symbols that say something even without words. World Emoji Day is a gentle invitation to pause and notice how children use images to…

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Move, Play, and Learn: Bringing Language to Life with Total Physical Response

Move, Play, and Learn: Bringing Language to Life with Total Physical Response
There’s something magical about movement. When children wiggle, stretch, dance, and act, their whole bodies are engaged—and so is their curiosity. One of our favorite ways to turn movement into learning is through Total Physical Response (TPR) —an ap…

Saturday, April 17, 2021

World Book Day: Celebrating Stories, Imagination, and the Joy of Reading

World Book Day: Celebrating Stories, Imagination, and the Joy of Reading
Every year on April 23rd, the world pauses to celebrate the magic of books, storytelling, and the authors who bring them to life. World Book Day—also known as International Day of the Book—is more than just a date on the calendar. It’s an invitation…